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April 2011
Berrien Baseball
by Jarrett Luke
Berrien High senior Larry Greene recorded two homeruns in the Rebels’ first game of the Valdosta Wildcat Baseball Invitational, leading Berrien to a 16-6 win against Madison County (Florida) February 21. Junior Kal Simmons picked up the win on the mound.
Greene drove in three runs and was intentionally walked twice. Cole Stewart went 3-for-4 with a triple and a double and drove in three runs. Daulton McMillan was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs. Logan Balkcom went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. B.J. Murray was 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Greene led the Rebels to a 14-4 tournament victory February 24 against Ware County, recording two home runs and four RBIs. Kal Simmons and Kalen Dillingham went 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Spencer Johnson and Cole Stewart also homered. Balkcom went 2-for-3. Drew Harrelson was the winning pitcher, striking out 11 batters in 3 2/3 innings. Berrien scored six homeruns in the game.
Greene homered in each of his first four official at-bats this season.
Concluding tournament play February 26 against Wayne County, Berrien scored seven runs in the first inning. Wayne County fought back for an 11-8 win, handing Berrien its first loss of the year.
In Berrien’s March 1 home opener against Irwin County, Harrelson pitched a no-hitter for an 11-0 win in five innings. Harrelson struck out 11-of-17 batters and recorded his first varsity no-hitter. Greene led the offense with one home run, a double and two RBIs. Johnson went 3-for-3 with a triple and two singles.
Berrien traveled to Irwin County March 2 and defeated the Indians, 25-10. Berrien held an early 13-1 advantage in the game. Murray went 4-for-5 with four runs and three RBIs. Greene and Dillingham each went 3-for-4. McMillan had two hits and drove in four runs. Johnson was 2-for-4. Freshman Ashton Sparks picked up his first varsity win in relief against Irwin.
March 3, the Rebels hosted and defeated Wilcox County, 10-3. B.J. Murray pitched three shutout innings in relief to pick up the win. Greene added to his homerun total by hitting a go-ahead two-run homerun.
by Jarrett Luke
Berrien High senior Larry Greene recorded two homeruns in the Rebels’ first game of the Valdosta Wildcat Baseball Invitational, leading Berrien to a 16-6 win against Madison County (Florida) February 21. Junior Kal Simmons picked up the win on the mound.
Greene drove in three runs and was intentionally walked twice. Cole Stewart went 3-for-4 with a triple and a double and drove in three runs. Daulton McMillan was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs. Logan Balkcom went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. B.J. Murray was 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Greene led the Rebels to a 14-4 tournament victory February 24 against Ware County, recording two home runs and four RBIs. Kal Simmons and Kalen Dillingham went 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Spencer Johnson and Cole Stewart also homered. Balkcom went 2-for-3. Drew Harrelson was the winning pitcher, striking out 11 batters in 3 2/3 innings. Berrien scored six homeruns in the game.
Greene homered in each of his first four official at-bats this season.
Concluding tournament play February 26 against Wayne County, Berrien scored seven runs in the first inning. Wayne County fought back for an 11-8 win, handing Berrien its first loss of the year.
In Berrien’s March 1 home opener against Irwin County, Harrelson pitched a no-hitter for an 11-0 win in five innings. Harrelson struck out 11-of-17 batters and recorded his first varsity no-hitter. Greene led the offense with one home run, a double and two RBIs. Johnson went 3-for-3 with a triple and two singles.
Berrien traveled to Irwin County March 2 and defeated the Indians, 25-10. Berrien held an early 13-1 advantage in the game. Murray went 4-for-5 with four runs and three RBIs. Greene and Dillingham each went 3-for-4. McMillan had two hits and drove in four runs. Johnson was 2-for-4. Freshman Ashton Sparks picked up his first varsity win in relief against Irwin.
March 3, the Rebels hosted and defeated Wilcox County, 10-3. B.J. Murray pitched three shutout innings in relief to pick up the win. Greene added to his homerun total by hitting a go-ahead two-run homerun.
Berrien Girls Tennis
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High girls tennis team opened its season with a thrilling 3-2 win over Irwin County. The doubles team of juniors Maebry Garner and Catherine McCranie won 6-3, 6-1 to give Berrien an early 1-0 advantage. Irwin County won the next two matches, but Berrien’s doubles team of seniors Erin Proctor and Hillary Hendley won 6-2, 6-3 to tie the match, 2-2. Freshman singles player Lollie McMillan would clinch Berrien’s win with a thrilling three-hour match, which she won 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-1. It was McMillan’s first-ever high school varsity match.
Against 5-A Lowndes High, Berrien fell 1-4. McMillan came from behind to win 0-6, 6-1, 6-2.
The team traveled to Turner County and recorded a 5-0 win. Lauren Ray, McMillian and Garner won in singles. Proctor, Hendley, McCranie and Emily Carter won in doubles action. The Berrien junior varsity girls tennis team also won, 5-0. Lauren Harrell, Emily Paulk, and Kayleigh Hall each won in singles. Emily Carter, Sedonia Dailey and Lauren Harrell teamed up to win in doubles.
Berrien defeated Albany, 5-0, to raise their record to 3-1. Ray and Audrey Pafford won their single matches 6-0, 6-0 while Proctor and Hendley won their doubles match 6-0, 6-0. Garner, McCranie and McMillan won their matches as well. With the win over Albany, the Berrien girls are now 1-0 in the region.
Head coach Jarrett Luke is in his 14th year with the Rebelettes.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High girls tennis team opened its season with a thrilling 3-2 win over Irwin County. The doubles team of juniors Maebry Garner and Catherine McCranie won 6-3, 6-1 to give Berrien an early 1-0 advantage. Irwin County won the next two matches, but Berrien’s doubles team of seniors Erin Proctor and Hillary Hendley won 6-2, 6-3 to tie the match, 2-2. Freshman singles player Lollie McMillan would clinch Berrien’s win with a thrilling three-hour match, which she won 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-1. It was McMillan’s first-ever high school varsity match.
Against 5-A Lowndes High, Berrien fell 1-4. McMillan came from behind to win 0-6, 6-1, 6-2.
The team traveled to Turner County and recorded a 5-0 win. Lauren Ray, McMillian and Garner won in singles. Proctor, Hendley, McCranie and Emily Carter won in doubles action. The Berrien junior varsity girls tennis team also won, 5-0. Lauren Harrell, Emily Paulk, and Kayleigh Hall each won in singles. Emily Carter, Sedonia Dailey and Lauren Harrell teamed up to win in doubles.
Berrien defeated Albany, 5-0, to raise their record to 3-1. Ray and Audrey Pafford won their single matches 6-0, 6-0 while Proctor and Hendley won their doubles match 6-0, 6-0. Garner, McCranie and McMillan won their matches as well. With the win over Albany, the Berrien girls are now 1-0 in the region.
Head coach Jarrett Luke is in his 14th year with the Rebelettes.
February 2011
Rebelettes Place Third in Tourney
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High varsity girls basketball team ended 2010 on a high note at the Veterans High School Holiday Basketball Tournament in Perry, Georgia. The Rebelettes had a strong showing, winning two of three games to finish third in the eight-team tournament. Berrien’s three opponents were higher classification teams.
The Rebelettes faced AAA Perry High in the opening round and had a 12-1 lead by the end of the first quarter. Berrien kept its momentum with a 20-7 halftime advantage followed by a 22-10 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Berrien put the game away by scoring 17 fourth-quarter points to defeat Perry, 39-19. Chante Payne led the Berrien offense with nine points. Lindsey Young scored eight points, and Morgan Pearson and Bree Wesley each scored six points.
In the tournament semifinals, the Rebelettes faced AAAA Warner Robins. Falling behind early in the game, Berrien trailed 11-17 at the end of the first quarter. Warner Robins extended its advantage over the next three quarters to claim a 56-20 win. Berrien offense was led by Wesley with eight points. Payne scored six points and Young scored four points.
The Rebelettes then faced host AAA Veterans High in the third game. Berrien held a slim 6-5 advantage at the end of the first quarter but exploded to outscore Veterans 17-2 in the second quarter. Berrien held a 33-13 advantage at the end of the third quarter before taking a third-place trophy and a dominating 39-19 win over Veterans High. Leading the Berrien offense was Audrianna Bennett with 12 points. Young scored six points, and KeKe Smallwood and Porscha Flowers had four points each.
Berrien began its January schedule with two victories, first traveling to Atkinson County for a 59-33 win. The Rebelettes were on fire, taking a 14-5 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Berrien did not let up as the team extended their advantage to 32-15 at halftime, which increased to 49-21 by the end of the third quarter. Leading the Berrien offense was Bennett with 11 points. Pearson scored 10 points, Smallwood scored eight points and Lindsey Young scored seven points.
Berrien then welcomed Brooks County to Nashville. The Rebelettes balanced their region record by defeating the Lady Trojans, 58-47. The Rebelettes trailed 11-14 at the end of the first quarter before taking a slim 28-27 advantage at halftime. Berrien outscored Brooks in the third quarter for a 36-33 advantage. The Rebelettes put the game away by outscoring Brooks 22-14 in the fourth quarter. Young led the Berrien offense with 23 points. Payne and Wesley each scored 12 points and Bennett had nine points.
Berrien’s varsity girls are 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the region. The Rebelettes are coached by second-year head coach Tim Hathcock and assisted by Monita Harris.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High varsity girls basketball team ended 2010 on a high note at the Veterans High School Holiday Basketball Tournament in Perry, Georgia. The Rebelettes had a strong showing, winning two of three games to finish third in the eight-team tournament. Berrien’s three opponents were higher classification teams.
The Rebelettes faced AAA Perry High in the opening round and had a 12-1 lead by the end of the first quarter. Berrien kept its momentum with a 20-7 halftime advantage followed by a 22-10 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Berrien put the game away by scoring 17 fourth-quarter points to defeat Perry, 39-19. Chante Payne led the Berrien offense with nine points. Lindsey Young scored eight points, and Morgan Pearson and Bree Wesley each scored six points.
In the tournament semifinals, the Rebelettes faced AAAA Warner Robins. Falling behind early in the game, Berrien trailed 11-17 at the end of the first quarter. Warner Robins extended its advantage over the next three quarters to claim a 56-20 win. Berrien offense was led by Wesley with eight points. Payne scored six points and Young scored four points.
The Rebelettes then faced host AAA Veterans High in the third game. Berrien held a slim 6-5 advantage at the end of the first quarter but exploded to outscore Veterans 17-2 in the second quarter. Berrien held a 33-13 advantage at the end of the third quarter before taking a third-place trophy and a dominating 39-19 win over Veterans High. Leading the Berrien offense was Audrianna Bennett with 12 points. Young scored six points, and KeKe Smallwood and Porscha Flowers had four points each.
Berrien began its January schedule with two victories, first traveling to Atkinson County for a 59-33 win. The Rebelettes were on fire, taking a 14-5 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Berrien did not let up as the team extended their advantage to 32-15 at halftime, which increased to 49-21 by the end of the third quarter. Leading the Berrien offense was Bennett with 11 points. Pearson scored 10 points, Smallwood scored eight points and Lindsey Young scored seven points.
Berrien then welcomed Brooks County to Nashville. The Rebelettes balanced their region record by defeating the Lady Trojans, 58-47. The Rebelettes trailed 11-14 at the end of the first quarter before taking a slim 28-27 advantage at halftime. Berrien outscored Brooks in the third quarter for a 36-33 advantage. The Rebelettes put the game away by outscoring Brooks 22-14 in the fourth quarter. Young led the Berrien offense with 23 points. Payne and Wesley each scored 12 points and Bennett had nine points.
Berrien’s varsity girls are 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the region. The Rebelettes are coached by second-year head coach Tim Hathcock and assisted by Monita Harris.
Varsity Boys Basketball Update
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High varsity boys basketball team competed in the Lanier County High School Holiday Tournament, battling the Atkinson County Rebels in the first round. Berrien had a slow start and fell behind before storming back to tie the game at the end of regulation play. Berrien fell behind again in overtime and trailed 76-74 with 29 seconds on the clock when Devonte Bass hit a three-pointer to give Berrien a 77-76 advantage. Bass hit several clutch free throws down the stretch as the Berrien boys defeated Atkinson, 80-76, in overtime. Bass had a game-high 23 points in the opening round win for the Berrien Rebels.
Berrien then faced undefeated AAA Monroe High, which proved to be too much for the Rebels as they fell to the Tornadoes in the second round. The Rebels tried to pull off an upset when they faced 5A Colquitt County in their final game of the tournament and year. Berrien struggled from the free-throw line, missing14 free throws in a 13-point loss to the Packers.
Berrien opened its 2011 schedule in Pearson, Georgia, defeating Atkinson County for the third time this season with a 64-49 win. Leading the Berrien offense was Marquis Johnson with 24 points. Vidal Adkins scored 14 points and Tavarius Joiner had 10 points. The Berrien boys are now 5-10 overall and 0-2 in the region.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High varsity boys basketball team competed in the Lanier County High School Holiday Tournament, battling the Atkinson County Rebels in the first round. Berrien had a slow start and fell behind before storming back to tie the game at the end of regulation play. Berrien fell behind again in overtime and trailed 76-74 with 29 seconds on the clock when Devonte Bass hit a three-pointer to give Berrien a 77-76 advantage. Bass hit several clutch free throws down the stretch as the Berrien boys defeated Atkinson, 80-76, in overtime. Bass had a game-high 23 points in the opening round win for the Berrien Rebels.Berrien then faced undefeated AAA Monroe High, which proved to be too much for the Rebels as they fell to the Tornadoes in the second round. The Rebels tried to pull off an upset when they faced 5A Colquitt County in their final game of the tournament and year. Berrien struggled from the free-throw line, missing14 free throws in a 13-point loss to the Packers.
Berrien opened its 2011 schedule in Pearson, Georgia, defeating Atkinson County for the third time this season with a 64-49 win. Leading the Berrien offense was Marquis Johnson with 24 points. Vidal Adkins scored 14 points and Tavarius Joiner had 10 points. The Berrien boys are now 5-10 overall and 0-2 in the region.
January 2011
Berrien Boys Defeat Irwin in Scrimmage
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High School varsity boys basketball team won their scrimmage game last week, 53-41, when they traveled to Irwin County. The scrimmage game is a chance for coaches to see what their teams need to improve in the upcoming season.
Berrien jumped to a 13-11 first quarter lead and held a 26-17 halftime advantage. After first-year head coach Steven Green made several halftime adjustments, the Rebels outscored the Indians to take a 45-26 advantage.
Leading the Rebels in scoring against Irwin was Tavarius Joiner with 12 points, Treshaad Williams with 9 points, Rakeem Lott with 7 points, and Vidal Adkins and Marquis Johnson each scored 6 points. Berrien had a total of 10 players score in their win over the Indians.
Green has been the boys middle school, junior varsity and varsity assistant for approximately 12 years. He is assisted by Rod Smith.
The varsity players are Joiner, Williams, Lott, Adkins, Johnson, Shawn Witt, Devonte Bass, Khilyd Turner, Kiante Scruggs, Alphonso Boone, Jacori Jackson, Chris Capers and Lenard Daniels.
The Rebels will open their season on Tuesday, November 30 at Tift County High School when they take on the Blue Devils.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High School varsity boys basketball team won their scrimmage game last week, 53-41, when they traveled to Irwin County. The scrimmage game is a chance for coaches to see what their teams need to improve in the upcoming season. Berrien jumped to a 13-11 first quarter lead and held a 26-17 halftime advantage. After first-year head coach Steven Green made several halftime adjustments, the Rebels outscored the Indians to take a 45-26 advantage.
Leading the Rebels in scoring against Irwin was Tavarius Joiner with 12 points, Treshaad Williams with 9 points, Rakeem Lott with 7 points, and Vidal Adkins and Marquis Johnson each scored 6 points. Berrien had a total of 10 players score in their win over the Indians.
Green has been the boys middle school, junior varsity and varsity assistant for approximately 12 years. He is assisted by Rod Smith.
The varsity players are Joiner, Williams, Lott, Adkins, Johnson, Shawn Witt, Devonte Bass, Khilyd Turner, Kiante Scruggs, Alphonso Boone, Jacori Jackson, Chris Capers and Lenard Daniels.
The Rebels will open their season on Tuesday, November 30 at Tift County High School when they take on the Blue Devils.
Rebelettes Defeat Worth County
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High school varsity girls basketball team defeated Worth County, 48-31, in their 2010 home opener. Leading the offense for Berrien was Audrianna Bennett with 17 points (five 3-pointers), Porsha Flowers with 11 points, Morgan Pearson with 8 points and Chante Payne with 6 points.
Berrien jumped to an early 20-4 advantage against the Lady Rams after the first quarter before leading 29-16 at halftime and 43-19 at the end of the third quarter. The Rebelettes are coached this season by head coach Tim Hathcock.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High school varsity girls basketball team defeated Worth County, 48-31, in their 2010 home opener. Leading the offense for Berrien was Audrianna Bennett with 17 points (five 3-pointers), Porsha Flowers with 11 points, Morgan Pearson with 8 points and Chante Payne with 6 points.
Berrien jumped to an early 20-4 advantage against the Lady Rams after the first quarter before leading 29-16 at halftime and 43-19 at the end of the third quarter. The Rebelettes are coached this season by head coach Tim Hathcock.
BHS Cheerleaders Looking Forward to Basketball Seasonby Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High School cheerleaders have been working hard in practice so they can cheer on their basketball teams this season. The 2010-2011 BHS basketball cheer squad is coached by head coach Shari Trella.
The basketball cheerleaders are a different squad than the BHS competition squad and the BHS football cheer squad. The basketball cheer squad consists of Amanda Lawhorn, Abbey Trella, Curtis Newsome, Rebekka Carter, Emily Carter, Jessica Steward, Shaliegne Kaufman, Jordan Eady, Shylo Peacock and Lauren Harrell.
These cheerleaders are very loud and do a great job cheering on their Rebelettes and Rebels. The Rebel Nation needs to support its BHS basketball cheerleaders at the basketball games this season.
December 2010
Rebels Defeat Jeff Davis on Gridiron, 31-27
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High football team traveled to Jeff Davis and came home victorious. The Rebels opened the game by recovering an onside kick. The Rebels then drove the ball down the field to set up Josh Brogdon’s 37-yard field goal to give Berrien an early 3-0 advantage. Jeff Davis then drove the ball down the field to score a touchdown for a 7-3 advantage. However, Berrien answered right back as Chris Capers returned the kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown to give Berrien a 10-7 lead. Jeff Davis then drove the ball back down the field to score a touchdown to take a 14-10 advantage. Berrien once again answered right back on the next play as Tanner Tennison returned the kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown to give Berrien a 17-14, first half lead. The Berrien defense chimed in as Treshad Williams returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown for a 24-14 lead. Jeff Davis then scored a touchdown to close the score 24-21 in favor of Berrien at halftime.
Jeff Davis scored the first touchdown in the second half to take a 27-24 lead. However, the Rebels would not quit as quarterback Ashton Sparks completed a screen pass to Tennison that resulted in a 67-yard touchdown to give Berrien a 31-27 advantage with three and a half minutes to go in the game. With Jeff Davis facing fourth down and 22 yards to go, the Yellow Jackets completed a pass but Tanner McMillan tackled the receiver five yards short of the first down to give the ball back to the Rebels. Berrien then ran out the clock to pick up its first win of the year as the Rebel Nation celebrated.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High football team traveled to Jeff Davis and came home victorious. The Rebels opened the game by recovering an onside kick. The Rebels then drove the ball down the field to set up Josh Brogdon’s 37-yard field goal to give Berrien an early 3-0 advantage. Jeff Davis then drove the ball down the field to score a touchdown for a 7-3 advantage. However, Berrien answered right back as Chris Capers returned the kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown to give Berrien a 10-7 lead. Jeff Davis then drove the ball back down the field to score a touchdown to take a 14-10 advantage. Berrien once again answered right back on the next play as Tanner Tennison returned the kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown to give Berrien a 17-14, first half lead. The Berrien defense chimed in as Treshad Williams returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown for a 24-14 lead. Jeff Davis then scored a touchdown to close the score 24-21 in favor of Berrien at halftime. Jeff Davis scored the first touchdown in the second half to take a 27-24 lead. However, the Rebels would not quit as quarterback Ashton Sparks completed a screen pass to Tennison that resulted in a 67-yard touchdown to give Berrien a 31-27 advantage with three and a half minutes to go in the game. With Jeff Davis facing fourth down and 22 yards to go, the Yellow Jackets completed a pass but Tanner McMillan tackled the receiver five yards short of the first down to give the ball back to the Rebels. Berrien then ran out the clock to pick up its first win of the year as the Rebel Nation celebrated.
Rebelettes Advance to Columbus
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High Rebelettes defeated Morgan County in the second round of the state softball playoffs held in Nashville to advance to Columbus and the state finals. The Rebelettes won 1-0 in eight innings in game one. It was a classic pitching duel as both teams were held scoreless through regulation. Berrien's junior ace pitcher Kristin Morris pitched an 8-inning no-hitter in game one. She picked up her 25th win of the year by striking out 15 Morgan County batters.
Both teams started the extra inning with a runner on second base. Morris struck out all three Morgan County batters to strand that runner on third in the top of the eighth. Berrien scored the only run of the game to win in the bottom of the eighth. With two outs and runners on second and third, Morgan County intentionally walked Abbey Trella. However, Trella reached out on a 2-0 pitch and punched the ball out to center field for a game-winning RBI hit that drove in Bobbi Jo Royals. Leading the Berrien offense was Trella with two hits in game one. Royals, Halee Hiers and Claire Carter all had one hit for the Rebelettes.
Morgan County took an early 1-0 advantage in the second game on a solo homerun in the second inning. Morgan added to its advantage by adding two more runs in the fifth to take a 3-0 lead. However, Berrien would not quit and answered in the sixth inning. Lindsey Young singled with one out. Kristin Morris then hit a two-out RBI double to cut the lead to 3-1. Melvesha Wright came to the plate with Morris on second and hit a deep ball that hit the top of the right field fence but fell back in for an RBI double that cut the Morgan lead to 3-2. Morgan then got out of the jam and went on to win the game, 3-2, forcing a winner-take-all game three in Nashville. Leading the Berrien offense was Morris with two hits. Young, Trella, Wright and Haley Harrell all had one hit for the Rebelettes in game two.
It came down to a decisive third game. Berrien scored first when Hiers made it home on a bases-loaded infield single by Wright in the bottom of the third. Berrien added to its advantage by adding two additional runs in the bottom of the fourth to take a 3-0 lead. Harrell beat out a bunt to start the fourth before Micaela Sumner sacrificed Harrell to second. Royals then burned the right fielder for an RBI double to score Harrell. Hiers then singled home Royals to make the score 3-0. That would be enough offense for ace pitcher Morris. Morgan did avoid the shutout by scoring a run in the fifth, but Morris dominated the game by striking out 11 batters. She picked up her 26th win of the year by pitching seven strong innings for the Rebelettes. Leading the Berrien offense was Royals with four hits. Hiers added two hits while Wright, Carter and Harrell all had one hit each for the Rebelettes.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High Rebelettes defeated Morgan County in the second round of the state softball playoffs held in Nashville to advance to Columbus and the state finals. The Rebelettes won 1-0 in eight innings in game one. It was a classic pitching duel as both teams were held scoreless through regulation. Berrien's junior ace pitcher Kristin Morris pitched an 8-inning no-hitter in game one. She picked up her 25th win of the year by striking out 15 Morgan County batters. Both teams started the extra inning with a runner on second base. Morris struck out all three Morgan County batters to strand that runner on third in the top of the eighth. Berrien scored the only run of the game to win in the bottom of the eighth. With two outs and runners on second and third, Morgan County intentionally walked Abbey Trella. However, Trella reached out on a 2-0 pitch and punched the ball out to center field for a game-winning RBI hit that drove in Bobbi Jo Royals. Leading the Berrien offense was Trella with two hits in game one. Royals, Halee Hiers and Claire Carter all had one hit for the Rebelettes.
Morgan County took an early 1-0 advantage in the second game on a solo homerun in the second inning. Morgan added to its advantage by adding two more runs in the fifth to take a 3-0 lead. However, Berrien would not quit and answered in the sixth inning. Lindsey Young singled with one out. Kristin Morris then hit a two-out RBI double to cut the lead to 3-1. Melvesha Wright came to the plate with Morris on second and hit a deep ball that hit the top of the right field fence but fell back in for an RBI double that cut the Morgan lead to 3-2. Morgan then got out of the jam and went on to win the game, 3-2, forcing a winner-take-all game three in Nashville. Leading the Berrien offense was Morris with two hits. Young, Trella, Wright and Haley Harrell all had one hit for the Rebelettes in game two.
It came down to a decisive third game. Berrien scored first when Hiers made it home on a bases-loaded infield single by Wright in the bottom of the third. Berrien added to its advantage by adding two additional runs in the bottom of the fourth to take a 3-0 lead. Harrell beat out a bunt to start the fourth before Micaela Sumner sacrificed Harrell to second. Royals then burned the right fielder for an RBI double to score Harrell. Hiers then singled home Royals to make the score 3-0. That would be enough offense for ace pitcher Morris. Morgan did avoid the shutout by scoring a run in the fifth, but Morris dominated the game by striking out 11 batters. She picked up her 26th win of the year by pitching seven strong innings for the Rebelettes. Leading the Berrien offense was Royals with four hits. Hiers added two hits while Wright, Carter and Harrell all had one hit each for the Rebelettes.
Lady Rebelettes Finish Fifth in State
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High softball team traveled to Columbus to compete in the Elite Eight of the state finals and entered the tournament ranked ninth, facing the fourth-ranked North Oconee Titans in the opening game. Berrien came out fired-up and took an early 2-0 advantage in the top of the first inning when Lindsey Young and Abbey Trella scored. Kristin Morris had an RBI single.
Berrien added to its lead, scoring another run in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Claire Carter that scored Melvesha Wright for a 3-0 advantage. Berrien held that lead until the sixth inning when North Oconee scored six runs to come from behind to defeat the Rebelettes by a 6-3 score. Leading the Rebelettes offense was Morris with two hits.
Berrien then faced fifth-ranked Dodge County in its next game and once again struck first when Morris, who doubled to start the second inning, scored on an RBI single by Carter to give Berrien a 1-0 advantage. This time, Berrien used its advantage to upset Dodge, 1-0, in a great pitcher's duel. Berrien had three hits while Dodge had two hits in the game. Morris pitched seven shutout innings and struck out 11 batters while allowing only two hits. Leading the Berrien offense was Morris, Wright and Carter with one hit each.
The Rebelettes advanced in the state tournament to face second-ranked Union County, which took an early 1-0 advantage on a solo homerun. Berrien came back to tie the score at 1-1 in the fourth on an RBI single by Morris that scored Young (Young made several spectacular defensive plays in the game). Union went ahead 2-1 in the fifth on another solo homer. Union County added to its advantage with an unearned run in the seventh on an outfield error for a 3-1 lead. Berrien put a runner on third in the seventh inning but was unable to score as Union held on to defeat the Rebelettes by a 3-1 score. Leading the Berrien offense were Hiers and Morris with the Rebelettes’ only two hits. Berrien was eliminated but not before the Rebelettes finished fifth in the state with a 28-8 record.
Berrien was the highest-ranked AA team from South Georgia. Buford, which defeated Berrien in the state championship game in 2007, won its fourth title in a row. Union County, which eliminated the Rebelettes, finished second in the state. Greater Atlanta Christian finished third and North Oconee, which defeated Berrien in the opening game, finished fourth.
The Rebelettes had an outstanding season as they won the region 1-AA championship before defeating Southeast Bulloch and Morgan County in a best-of-three series in Nashville. They were coached by head coach Michelle Jones and assistant coaches Jarrett Luke and Wayne Jones. The coaches and players would like to thank the Rebel Nation for their support this season.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High softball team traveled to Columbus to compete in the Elite Eight of the state finals and entered the tournament ranked ninth, facing the fourth-ranked North Oconee Titans in the opening game. Berrien came out fired-up and took an early 2-0 advantage in the top of the first inning when Lindsey Young and Abbey Trella scored. Kristin Morris had an RBI single.
Berrien added to its lead, scoring another run in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Claire Carter that scored Melvesha Wright for a 3-0 advantage. Berrien held that lead until the sixth inning when North Oconee scored six runs to come from behind to defeat the Rebelettes by a 6-3 score. Leading the Rebelettes offense was Morris with two hits.
Berrien then faced fifth-ranked Dodge County in its next game and once again struck first when Morris, who doubled to start the second inning, scored on an RBI single by Carter to give Berrien a 1-0 advantage. This time, Berrien used its advantage to upset Dodge, 1-0, in a great pitcher's duel. Berrien had three hits while Dodge had two hits in the game. Morris pitched seven shutout innings and struck out 11 batters while allowing only two hits. Leading the Berrien offense was Morris, Wright and Carter with one hit each.
The Rebelettes advanced in the state tournament to face second-ranked Union County, which took an early 1-0 advantage on a solo homerun. Berrien came back to tie the score at 1-1 in the fourth on an RBI single by Morris that scored Young (Young made several spectacular defensive plays in the game). Union went ahead 2-1 in the fifth on another solo homer. Union County added to its advantage with an unearned run in the seventh on an outfield error for a 3-1 lead. Berrien put a runner on third in the seventh inning but was unable to score as Union held on to defeat the Rebelettes by a 3-1 score. Leading the Berrien offense were Hiers and Morris with the Rebelettes’ only two hits. Berrien was eliminated but not before the Rebelettes finished fifth in the state with a 28-8 record.
Berrien was the highest-ranked AA team from South Georgia. Buford, which defeated Berrien in the state championship game in 2007, won its fourth title in a row. Union County, which eliminated the Rebelettes, finished second in the state. Greater Atlanta Christian finished third and North Oconee, which defeated Berrien in the opening game, finished fourth.
The Rebelettes had an outstanding season as they won the region 1-AA championship before defeating Southeast Bulloch and Morgan County in a best-of-three series in Nashville. They were coached by head coach Michelle Jones and assistant coaches Jarrett Luke and Wayne Jones. The coaches and players would like to thank the Rebel Nation for their support this season.
November 2010
Berrien Cheerleaders Perform
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High cheerleaders traveled to Dublin to participate in the East Laurens Falcon Frenzy. East Laurens, Fitzgerald, Vidalia and Dodge County participated in the AA Division. Camden County, Jones County and Berrien participated in the Co-ed division. The Rebelette cheerleaders did a good job performing their competition routine in front of a big crowd. Berrien will travel to Warner Robins on Saturday, October 23. The Rebel Nation is encouraged to support the BHS competition cheerleaders.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High cheerleaders traveled to Dublin to participate in the East Laurens Falcon Frenzy. East Laurens, Fitzgerald, Vidalia and Dodge County participated in the AA Division. Camden County, Jones County and Berrien participated in the Co-ed division. The Rebelette cheerleaders did a good job performing their competition routine in front of a big crowd. Berrien will travel to Warner Robins on Saturday, October 23. The Rebel Nation is encouraged to support the BHS competition cheerleaders.Rebelettes Finish Second at Lowndes Tourney
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High Rebelettes softball team concluded their regular season in the Lowndes Vikettes tournament at Freedom Park. Berrien played host to Lowndes in the first round. Lowndes, ranked number eight in 5A, scored two unearned runs early in the game to take a 2-0 advantage into the sixth inning. Berrien responded with three runs in the sixth inning to win, 3-2. Berrien then run ruled 4A Glynn Academy, 12-0, in four innings to advance to the Gold Division. The Rebelettes opened Gold play by defeating 4A Richmond Hill, 3-0. Berrien then faced 5A Tift County in the tournament semifinals. Berrien came out fired up and run ruled Tift County, 12-0, to reach the championship game. In the championship game, Berrien fell to number 10-ranked Jeff Davis, 2-7. The Berrien High softball team finished the regular season with a 19-5 record.
Berrien defeated Brooks County, 8-0, 13-0, in the first round of the region tournament on September 29. Berrien hosted Brooks in a best two-of-three series in Nashville. In game one, Berrien scored one run in the second inning, three runs in the third inning, and four runs in the fourth inning to run rule Brooks in five innings. Berrien ace pitcher Kristin Morris threw a no-hitter against Brooks in game one, striking out eight batters. Morris also led the Rebelettes at the plate, 3-3. Claire Carter added two hits for Berrien as well. In game two, the Rebelettes had a 1-0 advantage at the end of the third inning before exploding for 12 runs in the fourth inning to run rule Brooks 13-0 in four innings. Morris pitched three strong innings as she struck out five. Freshman Sierra Johnson pitched one scoreless inning as she struck out two Brooks batters. Melvesha Wright led the Rebelettes offense with a hit and 4 RBIs. Bobbi Jo Royals, Halee Hiers, Kristin Morris and Claire Carter each added a hit for the Rebelettes in game two.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High Rebelettes softball team concluded their regular season in the Lowndes Vikettes tournament at Freedom Park. Berrien played host to Lowndes in the first round. Lowndes, ranked number eight in 5A, scored two unearned runs early in the game to take a 2-0 advantage into the sixth inning. Berrien responded with three runs in the sixth inning to win, 3-2. Berrien then run ruled 4A Glynn Academy, 12-0, in four innings to advance to the Gold Division. The Rebelettes opened Gold play by defeating 4A Richmond Hill, 3-0. Berrien then faced 5A Tift County in the tournament semifinals. Berrien came out fired up and run ruled Tift County, 12-0, to reach the championship game. In the championship game, Berrien fell to number 10-ranked Jeff Davis, 2-7. The Berrien High softball team finished the regular season with a 19-5 record.Berrien defeated Brooks County, 8-0, 13-0, in the first round of the region tournament on September 29. Berrien hosted Brooks in a best two-of-three series in Nashville. In game one, Berrien scored one run in the second inning, three runs in the third inning, and four runs in the fourth inning to run rule Brooks in five innings. Berrien ace pitcher Kristin Morris threw a no-hitter against Brooks in game one, striking out eight batters. Morris also led the Rebelettes at the plate, 3-3. Claire Carter added two hits for Berrien as well. In game two, the Rebelettes had a 1-0 advantage at the end of the third inning before exploding for 12 runs in the fourth inning to run rule Brooks 13-0 in four innings. Morris pitched three strong innings as she struck out five. Freshman Sierra Johnson pitched one scoreless inning as she struck out two Brooks batters. Melvesha Wright led the Rebelettes offense with a hit and 4 RBIs. Bobbi Jo Royals, Halee Hiers, Kristin Morris and Claire Carter each added a hit for the Rebelettes in game two.
Rebelettes Sweep Cook to Win Region 1-AA Championship
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High softball team is the Region 1-AA Champion once again. The Rebelettes swept Cook 9-2 and 8-0 in 6 innings. In game one, Berrien scored one run in the second and third innings to take an early 2-0 advantage. Cook tied the game in the bottom of the third when they scored two unearned runs on a Berrien error. However, Berrien would not be denied. The Rebelettes responded with three runs in both the fifth and sixth innings to take the lead. Berrien added one more run in the seventh to win game one, 9-2. Leading the Rebelettes offense was Halee Hiers with three hits. Bobbi Jo Royals and Abbey Trella each added two hits for Berrien, totaling 10 hits in the game. Junior Kristin Morris picked up the win on the mound by pitching six strong innings. Morris struck out 12 and allowed no earned runs on four hits. Freshman Sierra Johnson pitched one scoreless inning for the Rebelettes.
Berrien wasted no time in taking an early 1-0 advantage after the first inning in game two. Royals led off with a double and later came around to score. The big blow came in the third inning when senior Lindsey Young hit a deep, three-run homer over the scoreboard in left field to give Berrien a commanding 4-0 advantage. The Rebelettes continued swinging a hot bat as they scored two runs in the fourth inning before adding runs in the fifth and sixth innings to run rule Cook 8-0 in six innings. Berrien finished the game with 18 hits. Leading the Rebelette offense in game two was Royals with 4 hits. Young added 3 hits for Berrien while Hiers, Trella, Morris and Melvesha Wright added 2 hits each. Micaela Sumner added a hit to give Berrien their 18 hits in game two. Ace pitcher Morris picked up her 22nd win of the year by striking out 10 batters in six innings. Morris threw a one hit shut-out in the region championship game. Morris had a perfect game in the fifth inning and took a no-hitter until the last inning, when Cook got their only hit of the game. Berrien is now 23-5 on the year.
It was the 13th region championship for Hall of Fame coach Michelle Jones. Jones was assisted by her husband, Wayne Jones, and coach Jarrett Luke. Berrien has won six of the last seven Region 1-AA championships. The Rebelettes will host Southeast Bulloch October 13 in the first round of state playoffs. If Berrien defeats Southeast Bulloch, the Rebelettes will host the second round on Tuesday, October 19, against the winner of Morgan County and Vidilia.
by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High softball team is the Region 1-AA Champion once again. The Rebelettes swept Cook 9-2 and 8-0 in 6 innings. In game one, Berrien scored one run in the second and third innings to take an early 2-0 advantage. Cook tied the game in the bottom of the third when they scored two unearned runs on a Berrien error. However, Berrien would not be denied. The Rebelettes responded with three runs in both the fifth and sixth innings to take the lead. Berrien added one more run in the seventh to win game one, 9-2. Leading the Rebelettes offense was Halee Hiers with three hits. Bobbi Jo Royals and Abbey Trella each added two hits for Berrien, totaling 10 hits in the game. Junior Kristin Morris picked up the win on the mound by pitching six strong innings. Morris struck out 12 and allowed no earned runs on four hits. Freshman Sierra Johnson pitched one scoreless inning for the Rebelettes.Berrien wasted no time in taking an early 1-0 advantage after the first inning in game two. Royals led off with a double and later came around to score. The big blow came in the third inning when senior Lindsey Young hit a deep, three-run homer over the scoreboard in left field to give Berrien a commanding 4-0 advantage. The Rebelettes continued swinging a hot bat as they scored two runs in the fourth inning before adding runs in the fifth and sixth innings to run rule Cook 8-0 in six innings. Berrien finished the game with 18 hits. Leading the Rebelette offense in game two was Royals with 4 hits. Young added 3 hits for Berrien while Hiers, Trella, Morris and Melvesha Wright added 2 hits each. Micaela Sumner added a hit to give Berrien their 18 hits in game two. Ace pitcher Morris picked up her 22nd win of the year by striking out 10 batters in six innings. Morris threw a one hit shut-out in the region championship game. Morris had a perfect game in the fifth inning and took a no-hitter until the last inning, when Cook got their only hit of the game. Berrien is now 23-5 on the year.
It was the 13th region championship for Hall of Fame coach Michelle Jones. Jones was assisted by her husband, Wayne Jones, and coach Jarrett Luke. Berrien has won six of the last seven Region 1-AA championships. The Rebelettes will host Southeast Bulloch October 13 in the first round of state playoffs. If Berrien defeats Southeast Bulloch, the Rebelettes will host the second round on Tuesday, October 19, against the winner of Morgan County and Vidilia.
September 2010
Rebelettes Prepare for Upcoming Season
by Jarrett Luke • photography by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High softball team is busy preparing for their upcoming season. The Rebelettes’ five-year title streak in Region 1-AA came to an end last season, but one of their goals is to win the region championship this year. The young Rebelettes qualified for the state quarterfinals in Columbus last year and another one of their goals is to compete for a state championship.
After losing center fielder Cassie Nix to graduation, Berrien returns eight starters from last season. Senior Bobbie Jo Royals will return as catcher and senior Lindsey Young will start at shortstop for Berrien. Senior outfielders Kacy Flesher and Jade Brady complete the group of seniors. Junior pitcher Kristin Morris will again be on the mound as the Rebelettes’ ace. Junior first baseman Claire Carter returns in the infield as well as junior second baseman Halee Hiers. Sophomore third baseman Abbey Trella and sophomore left fielder Melvesha Wright also return for the Rebelettes. A solid freshman class will provide much depth for Berrien this season.
Berrien has experience on the coaching side with head coach Michelle Jones returning for another season. Jones was inducted into the Hall of Fame last January. She has won 456 games, two state championships and 12 region championships. She coached on the GACA South All-Star team three seasons ago when the Rebelettes last played in the state championship game. Her assistant coaches are Jarrett Luke and Wayne Jones.
Berrien looked sharp in their preseason scrimmage game as they shut out a very good Jeff Davis team, 5-0.
by Jarrett Luke • photography by Jarrett Luke
The Berrien High softball team is busy preparing for their upcoming season. The Rebelettes’ five-year title streak in Region 1-AA came to an end last season, but one of their goals is to win the region championship this year. The young Rebelettes qualified for the state quarterfinals in Columbus last year and another one of their goals is to compete for a state championship. After losing center fielder Cassie Nix to graduation, Berrien returns eight starters from last season. Senior Bobbie Jo Royals will return as catcher and senior Lindsey Young will start at shortstop for Berrien. Senior outfielders Kacy Flesher and Jade Brady complete the group of seniors. Junior pitcher Kristin Morris will again be on the mound as the Rebelettes’ ace. Junior first baseman Claire Carter returns in the infield as well as junior second baseman Halee Hiers. Sophomore third baseman Abbey Trella and sophomore left fielder Melvesha Wright also return for the Rebelettes. A solid freshman class will provide much depth for Berrien this season.
Berrien has experience on the coaching side with head coach Michelle Jones returning for another season. Jones was inducted into the Hall of Fame last January. She has won 456 games, two state championships and 12 region championships. She coached on the GACA South All-Star team three seasons ago when the Rebelettes last played in the state championship game. Her assistant coaches are Jarrett Luke and Wayne Jones.
Berrien looked sharp in their preseason scrimmage game as they shut out a very good Jeff Davis team, 5-0.
Rebels Ready for Season
by Jarrett Luke • photography by Mike Williams | Herff Jones
The Berrien Rebels football team is excited about the upcoming season and expects to continue
their momentum from last year.
In the last game of the 2009 season, the Rebels dominated the Mitchell County Eagles, defeating them by a 48-18 score. The win was a big one for the Berrien football program as it ended the 5-5 season – their first five-win record since 1995 – and pulled them out of a 14-year slump. The record also marks the progress of head coach Ryan Branch and his staff in their two years at Berrien High.
Graduating many starters, the returning Rebels worked hard in the offseason to improve on their success. Berrien enjoyed a great summer as the team played very well in their passing league games and had a great turnout in the weight room.
With higher goals, the Rebels will be looking for a winning season and a playoff berth despite competing in one of the toughest regions in the state. The Rebels will play hard every play and their never-quit attitude will make them a fun team to watch.
by Jarrett Luke • photography by Mike Williams | Herff Jones
In the last game of the 2009 season, the Rebels dominated the Mitchell County Eagles, defeating them by a 48-18 score. The win was a big one for the Berrien football program as it ended the 5-5 season – their first five-win record since 1995 – and pulled them out of a 14-year slump. The record also marks the progress of head coach Ryan Branch and his staff in their two years at Berrien High.
Graduating many starters, the returning Rebels worked hard in the offseason to improve on their success. Berrien enjoyed a great summer as the team played very well in their passing league games and had a great turnout in the weight room.
With higher goals, the Rebels will be looking for a winning season and a playoff berth despite competing in one of the toughest regions in the state. The Rebels will play hard every play and their never-quit attitude will make them a fun team to watch.
All photography submitted by Berrien High School
